The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged studentsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterThe postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

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• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income